Cal. FAM § 3164
This is the official text of Cal. FAM § 3164, part of California’s Family Code — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence protections, and adoption. This particular section falls under Division 8, “Custody of Children.”
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(a) The mediator may be a member of the professional staff of a family conciliation court, probation department, or mental health services agency, or may be any other person or agency designated by the court.
(b) The mediator shall meet the minimum qualifications required of a counselor of conciliation as provided in Section 1815.
(b) The mediator shall meet the minimum qualifications required of a counselor of conciliation as provided in Section 1815.
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